Petrut-Gabriel Popeanga
@petrut-gabrielpopean
Senior Database Engineer skilled in PostgreSQL, Python and data orchestration for scalable analytics.
What I'm looking for
Hello — I'm Gabriel, a Senior Database Engineer with strong background in QA automation and data engineering.
I design and maintain large-scale PostgreSQL processes, build Python automation scripts, and orchestrate workflows using Airflow and PDI while applying PySpark and Pandas for analytics.
I bring hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), containerization (Docker), CI/CD and observability tools, and a strong security testing mindset informed by SAST/DAST and Splunk.
I'm collaborative, experienced in Agile squads, and have a track record of improving automation frameworks, performance testing, and documentation to deliver reliable, high-performance data platforms.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Database Engineer
Morningstar Sustainalytics
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Manage monthly historical correction processes on PostgreSQL involving millions of rows, build Python automation for data processing, and orchestrate workflows with Airflow and PDI to ensure reliable data pipelines.
Senior QA Automation Engineer
Morningstar Sustainalytics
Jan 2024 - Oct 2024 (9 months)
Contributed to the automation framework (PyTest, Selenium), led performance testing of the research platform with Apache JMeter, and owned QA activities for the squad while integrating CI/CD monitoring tools.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Morningstar Sustainalytics
Aug 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 5 months)
Automated test scenarios with Python and Selenium, provided QA for a financial research platform, authored QA documentation, and performed API testing with Postman to improve release quality.
Quality Assurance Specialist
WPRiders
Aug 2021 - Aug 2022 (11 months)
Delivered manual and automated QA services using Cypress.io across multiple clients (e.g., Bitdefender, Cloudways), created test plans, mentored QA team members, and maintained the automation framework.
QA Web Tester
uTest
Jun 2021 - Sep 2021 (3 months)
Performed mobile and desktop testing as a freelance tester with a Proven Tester rating, conducted web debugging using Charles/Fiddler, and executed usability and basic API tests.
QC Game Tester
Ubisoft
Sep 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 year 5 months)
Member of the online team submitting 250+ issues, executing and modifying test cases, performing exploratory, stress, and performance tests, and producing stability reports to improve product quality.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Databricks
Databricks Fundamentals / Data Engineering Training, Data Engineering
2024 - 2025
Completed Databricks Fundamentals academy accreditation and Get Started with Data Engineering on Databricks training.
LinkedIn Learning
Professional Development Courses, Software Development & DevOps
2022 - 2025
Completed multiple LinkedIn Learning courses on Django, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker Compose, Ansible, PySpark, and related technologies.
Splunk
Splunk Search Expert 101, Security / Observability
2024 - 2024
Completed Splunk Search Expert 101 training to enhance log search and analysis skills.
AttackIQ
Foundations of Operationalizing MITRE ATT&CK Certificate, Cybersecurity
2024 - 2024
Completed Foundations of Operationalizing MITRE ATT&CK v13 certificate focused on adversary emulation and framework operationalization.
(ISC)²
Systems and Application Security Certificate, Cybersecurity
2024 - 2024
Completed Systems and Application Security training through (ISC)².
PRI Academy
Course Certificate, Responsible Investment
2022 - 2022
Completed Understanding Responsible Investment course to gain knowledge of responsible investment principles.
TestAutomationU / Applitools
Test Automation Certificates, Test Automation
2021 - 2021
Completed multiple test automation courses including Cypress, JavaScript, PyTest, Selenium WebDriver with Python, and Python programming.
Oracle
Professional Certificate, Database and Programming
2018 - 2018
Completed multiple Oracle courses covering Database Foundations, PL/SQL, Java Fundamentals, and SQL database design and programming.
Tudor Vladimirescu National College
High School Diploma, Mathematics & Computer Science
2014 - 2018
Completed secondary education with a focus on Mathematics & Computer Science from 15/09/2014 to 27/06/2018.
Code.org
The Hour of Code Completion, Computer Science
2017 - 2017
Completed The Hour of Code program to learn basic programming concepts.
SoloLearn
SQL Fundamentals Course, Database
2017 - 2017
Completed the SQL Fundamentals course to build foundational SQL skills.
Certiport
IC3 Digital Literacy Certification, Digital Literacy
2017 - 2017
Obtained the IC3 Digital Literacy Certification covering core digital skills and concepts.
Cisco Networking Academy
CCNA Introduction to Networking, Networking
2017 - 2017
Completed CCNA Routing and Switching introductory course on networking fundamentals.
AttackIQ
Multiple Short Courses and Certifications, Professional Development
Various short courses and vendor trainings in security, cloud, and DevOps tooling as listed by the candidate.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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